In-ground storage system and method
A telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables includes a cylindrically shaped outer container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, a cylindrically shaped inner container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, and a lid assembly including an outer sealing member having an outer lip portion with a substantially vertical outer wall, at least one gasket, and an inner sealing portion having a substantially vertical inner wall. A method for storing valuables using the storage system includes the steps of placing the outer cylinder into the ground, inserting valuables into the inner cylinder, securing the lid assembly to the inner and outer containers; and concealing the underground storage system from view.
1 . A telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables comprising:
a. a cylindrically shaped outer container, said cylindrically shaped outer container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, the bottom and the side wall defining an internal cavity;
b. a cylindrically shaped inner container, said cylindrically shaped inner container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, the bottom and the side wall defining an internal cavity, wherein the cylindrically shaped inner container nests in the internal cavity of the cylindrically shaped outer container; and
c. a lid assembly, said lid assembly comprising;
i. an outer sealing member, said outer sealing member including an outer lip portion having a vertical outer wall;
ii. at least one gasket, and
iii. an inner sealing portion having a vertical and threaded outer wall.
2 . The telescoping in-ground storage system of claim 1 wherein the outer sealing member of the lid assembly connects with the annular upper rim of the cylindrically shaped outer container with the outer lip portion of the lid assembly covering the annular upper rim of the cylindrically shaped outer container.
3 . The telescoping in-ground storage system storage system of claim 1 wherein the lid assembly connects with the annular upper rim of the cylindrically shaped inner container to form a watertight seal when attached to the cylindrically shaped inner container.
4 . The telescoping in-ground storage system of claim 1 wherein the cylindrically shaped outer container includes a plurality of radial pins extending from the inner diameter of the said cylindrically shaped outer container, said plurality of radial pins configured to slide into a plurality of grooves.
5 . The telescoping in-ground storage system of claim 1 wherein the cylindrically shaped inner container includes a plurality of grooves located on the outer diameter of the said cylindrically shaped inner container, said plurality of grooves configured to allow for the fitting and sliding of the cylindrically shaped inner container in such a manner where the cylindrically shaped inner container extends from and retracts into the cylindrically shaped outer container.
6 . The telescoping in-ground storage system of claim 1 wherein the cylindrically shaped inner container telescopically extends from the cylindrically shaped outer container, the lid assembly connectable to the cylindrically shaped outer container so as to create a portable unit.
7 . The telescoping in-ground storage system of claim 1 wherein the cylindrically shaped inner container includes an insulating layer, said insulating layer making the cylindrically shaped inner container capable of storing perishable items.
8 . The telescoping in-ground storage system of claim 1 wherein the cylindrically shaped inner container includes a vacuum sealing valve said vacuum sealing valve making the cylindrically shaped inner container capable of maintaining a partial vacuum when air is evacuated from the said cylindrically shaped inner container.
9 . The telescoping in-ground storage system of claim 1 wherein the cylindrically shaped outer container includes a drainage system.
10 . The telescoping in-ground storage system of claim 1 wherein the lid assembly further comprises a carrying handle.
11 . The telescoping in-ground storage system of claim 1 wherein the lid assembly further comprises an attachable digging tool.
12 . A telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables comprising:
a. a ribbed, cylindrically shaped outer container, said ribbed cylindrically shaped outer container having a bottom, a threaded annular upper rim and a continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, the bottom and the side wall defining an internal cavity with the internal cavity including a plurality of radial pins extending from the inner diameter of the said cylindrically shaped outer container;
b. a cylindrically shaped inner container, said cylindrically shaped inner container having a bottom, an annular upper rim and a side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the annular upper rim, configured to telescopically slide into and from the ribbed, cylindrically shaped outer container, said side wall including a plurality of grooves in the outer diameter of the said cylindrically shaped inner container; and
c. a lid assembly, said lid assembly comprising:
i. a carrying handle;
ii. an outer sealing member, said outer sealing member including an outer lip portion having a vertical outer wall;
iii. at least one gasket, and
iv. an inner sealing portion having a vertical and threaded inner wall.
13 . The telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables of claim 12 wherein the outer sealing member of the lid assembly connects with the annular upper rim of the cylindrically shaped outer container with the outer lip portion of the lid assembly covering the annular upper rim of the cylindrically shaped outer container.
14 . The telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables of claim 12 wherein the lid assembly connects with the annular upper rim to form a watertight seal when attached to the cylindrically shaped inner container.
15 . The telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables claim 12 wherein the cylindrically shaped inner container nests inside the cylindrically shaped outer container and telescopically extends from the cylindrically shaped outer container, the lid assembly connectable to the cylindrically shaped outer container so as to create a portable unit.
16 . The telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables of claim 12 wherein the plurality of radial pins of the cylindrically shaped outer container slidingly fit in the plurality of grooves located on the outer diameter of the said cylindrically shaped inner container in such a manner so as to provide for multiple resting positions of the cylindrically shaped inner container.
17 . The telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables of claim 12 wherein the cylindrically shaped outer container includes a drainage system.
18 . The telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables of claim 12 wherein the lid assembly further comprises an attachable compartment for the storage of a GPS enabled device.
19 . The telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables of claim 12 wherein the lid assembly further comprises an attachable digging tool.
20 . The telescoping in-ground storage system for storing valuables of claim 12 wherein a sealable container is used inside the cylindrically shaped inner container.